Chester - Chester Cathedral

PT// Chester... nome tipicamente inglês, cidade tipicamente inglesa! Pequenina, medieval e com tanto para contar. Fica nas margens do rio Dee, perto da fronteira com o País de Gales, considerada a porta norte de Gales, tem uma população de 77.040 habitantes. Primeiro visitamos a sua Cathedral, linda, imensa e com um lindo e verde jardim à volta. Depois, estivemos por nossa conta para apreciar a vivência da cidade, passear pelas suas ruas, ida ao relógio com uma bonita vista para a rua principal da cidade e passeio nas muralhas da cidade. Tantos tons de verde! Amazing! EN// Chester ... typically English name, typically English town! Small, medieval and with so much to tell. It lies on the banks of the River Dee, near the border with Wales, considered the north gate of Wales. First we visited the Cathedral, beautiful, immense and with a beautiful green garden around it. Afterwards, we were on our own to enjoy the experience of the city, to walk through its streets, to the clock with a beautiful view of the main street of the city and walk on the city walls. So many shades of green! Amazing!  Avaliação no TripAdvisor: "Catedral muito antiga, em que as primeiras bases vêm dos tempos romanos. Foi evoluindo crescendo ao longos dos tempos e isso é visível nos seus traços arquitetónicos onde é possível observar lado a lado um arco normando e outro gótico. Possui belíssimas capelas, enormes e coloridos vitrais, um coro muito bem decorado e um órgão de tubos fantástico, utilizado também em concertos.  O exterior também é muito bonito com muitos detalhes arquitetónicos decorativos. Bela Catedral." Chester Cathedral em princess.com "You'll make your way to the Chester Cathedral, a 13th-century Norman cathedral that was originally an abbey church, and the site of Handel's his first public performance of "The Messiah" in 1742. Chester was raised to cathedral status following Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries in 1550. Inside, you'll witness its superb carved wooden choir stalls."
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Liverpool - Chester by BUS

PT// Mais uma manhã chuvosa na escala inaugural do Ruby Princess em Liverpool. Optamos por uma excursão a uma localidade ali perto, Chester! Algumas imagens a caminho da mesma. EN// Another rainy morning on the inaugural call of Ruby Princess in Liverpool. We opted for an excursion to a locality nearby, Chester! Some images on the way to it. Descrição da Excursão em princess.com: "Your tour begins as you board your motorcoach and travel southwest from Liverpool on a drive to Chester. Chester was founded by the Romans in 75 AD and began life as a permanent garrison. Portions of the original Roman walls are still visible. Upon arriving, you'll have free time to explore this medieval city now bustling with vibrant 21st century life. You'll witness the city's historic towers and ancient gates, as well as its unique 13th-century "rows," half-timbered galleried shops on two stories. You'll also pass grand Georgian homes and medieval streets among exclusive shops and restaurants. You'll make your way to the Chester Cathedral, a 13th-century Norman cathedral that was originally an abbey church, and the site of Handel's his first public performance of "The Messiah" in 1742. Chester was raised to cathedral status following Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries in 1550. Inside, you'll witness its superb carved wooden choir stalls. You'll also have an opportunity to snap a photo of the Eastgate Clock, a prominent landmark in the city of Chester, said to be the most photographed clock in England after Big Ben. Next, you're on your own to enjoy lunch and explore this medieval town. After 2 1/2 hours, you'll board your motorcoach for your return drive to Liverpool."
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Ruby Princess - Princess Theatre

PT// Fotos captadas durante um espetáculo de música e dança no Princess Theatre do Ruby Princess, a sequência das fotos permitiu criar uma série de animações dando "vida" às fotos! EN// Photos taken during a music and dance show at the Princess Theater of the Ruby Princess, the sequence of the photos allowed to create a series of animations giving "life" to the photos!
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Log of the Cruise – At Sea 28th May 2014

(The following log features extracts from the Ship’s Official Log Book, with the entries recorded by the Officer of the Watch on the Navigational Bridge - British Isles with Ruby Princess May 23 to June 4, 2013)  During the night Ruby Princess transited the Pentland Firth experiencing currents up to 5 knots adverse. On exiting the Pentland Firth, we set a westerly course coasting the north coast of Scotland. This morning Ruby Princess rounded Cape Wrath and entered into the Minch’s at 05:30. Maintaining our southerly heading we entered The Sea of the Hebrides as 07:00, keeping the Outer Hebrides on our starboard side and the Isle of Skye on our port. We continued through the Sea of the Hebrides until we made it to North Channel at 15:00, where we set a south easterly course into the Irish Sea. At 21:30 we passed the Isle of Man to port and set course for the Mersey River and our next port of call Liverpool. Weather experienced during the day: Sky: Partly Cloudy Skies; Wind: North Easterly Beaufort Force 3 Temperature: 15ºC/59ºF; Barometric Pressure: 1019,5 mb Sunrise: 04:37; Sunset: 21:35
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Log of the Cruise – Invergordon 27th May 2014

	(The following log features extracts from the Ship’s Official Log Book, with the entries recorded by the Officer of the Watch on the Navigational Bridge - British Isles with Ruby Princess May 23 to June 4, 2013)  Throughout the early hours of the morning we transited the Moray Firth, embarking the local pilot as we entered the Cromarty Firth at 06:44. During our arrival to Invergordon thick fog was encountered. The bridge team contacted the harbor authorities and confirmed the port was open and that Ruby Princess could make way into the port and come alongside the pier. The Commodore and the bridge team deemed the approach safe and made way towards the berth. Internationally, some ports close and stop all port operations in restricted visibility, making approaching ships divert to an alternative anchorage or standby in the harbor approaches. A distance of 8 miles was travelled from the pilot station to our berth, navigating clear of the anchorage oil rings, some being repaired and others being dismantled. We eventually arrived at our berth at 07:50, confirming visibility of 80m/260ft, and all was ready by 08:11 for passenger operation to commence.  Once it was confirmed that all souls where onboard and departure checks completed we slipped the mooring lines and were all let go by 18:07. With help of our pilot, we navigated clear of Cromarty Firth, disembarking him at 18:37 we then set an easterly courses transiting Moray Firth. At 22:00 Ruby Princess re-entered the North Sea we set a northerly course following the east coast of Scotland towards the Pentland Firth. Weather experienced during the day: Sky: Mostly Cloudy Skies; Wind: North Easterly Beaufort Force 2 Temperature: 13ºC/55ºF; Barometric Pressure: 1020,8 mb Sunrise: 04:31; Sunset: 21:56
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